How to pronounce griffin
Say it like GRIF-in. Griffin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIF).
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- GRIF
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Griffin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of griffin
American and British speakers say griffin in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɪfɪn/ in the US and /ˈɡrɪfɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIF-in.
What does griffin mean?
- winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
Words that rhyme with griffin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of griffin.
Questions about saying griffin
How do you pronounce griffin?
Say GRIF-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪfɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪfɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in griffin?
Griffin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIF). Broken into parts: GRIF · in.
Do Americans and Brits say griffin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɪfɪn/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɪfɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.